Big Hand Bros Brewery Announces Carrot Cake-Inspired “Orpiment”
Big Hand Bros Brewery of Nishijin, Kyoto, unveiled its new release “Orpiment” on Beer Note. The style is Carrot Cake Ale. It is characterized by aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, clove, and ginger, along with a design that balances sweetness and crispness, and it is available in 500 ml cans.
Hop BroBig Hand Bros Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto, released a new beer called “Orpiment,” right? And the style is Carrot Cake Ale!
MugiWhat! A carrot cake turned into beer!? What is that, a drinkable dessert!
Hop BroExactly. It’s aiming for aromas like cinnamon, clove, and ginger, plus the toasty character of malt, and even a soft sweetness that feels like carrot cake frosting.
MugiWait, what is clove anyway!? That name sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroIt’s a type of spice. Simply put, it’s that nice aroma you get in sweet baked treats. When it’s combined with cinnamon and ginger, it gives off a warm baked-goods vibe.
MugiI see~ But if it’s sweet, won’t it be heavy... won’t I give up halfway through?
Hop BroThat’s where they nailed it. At ALC 5.5% and IBU 19, it’s rich but not too heavy. The finish is clean, so you can keep drinking it properly as beer.
MugiIBU 19 means it won’t be too bitter, right! That sounds friendly even for a craft beer beginner like me!
Hop BroYeah, and Big Hand Bros has been brewing since 2023 in the basement of a retro building in Nishijin, Kyoto, with a hands-on commitment to everything from ingredient selection to filling and labeling. It’s nice that they released it in 500 ml cans too.
MugiThis is the one that was published for the New Year, right? I’ve decided already, let’s drink Orpiment and get the feeling of having eaten cake! Big bro Hop, let’s open it tonight!
A beer from Kyoto’s Nishijin that turns the memory of dessert into a pint
Big Hand Bros Brewery (Kyoto) introduced its new product “Orpiment” on its official Beer Note. According to the published information, the style is Carrot Cake Ale, with specs of ALC 5.5% / IBU 19. The page describes gentle spice aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, clove, and ginger, toasted malt-derived notes, and a soft sweetness that evokes “carrot cake frosting.”
The flavor direction is a balance that is “rich, but not too heavy.” While carrying a dessert-like image, the finish is kept clean, suggesting a design focused on drinkability. The core of this beer lies in how it brings together sweet, toasty nuances and layers of spice, while ultimately landing on something that still reads clearly as beer.
The brewery itself has been brewing craft beer since 2023 in a facility set up in the basement of a retro building in Nishijin, Kyoto. Its official site shows an approach that does not lock itself into a fixed style, instead pursuing the beers it wants to make, while handling ingredient selection, filling, and labeling in-house. Orpiment can be seen as a release that symbolizes that highly flexible brewing philosophy and design sensibility.
As for sales, the official online channel confirms guidance for 500 ml cans. The publication time is based on the provided information: 2026-01-01 01:49 UTC (Japan time: 2026-01-01 10:49). As the year begins, this is a beer worth noting as a glass to enjoy its layered aromas.
- Beer Note: https://www.bighandbros.com/blogs/beer-note/orpiment
- Brewery: https://www.bighandbros.com/pages/brewery
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig Hand Bros Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto, released a new beer called “Orpiment,” right? And the style is Carrot Cake Ale!
MugiWhat! A carrot cake turned into beer!? What is that, a drinkable dessert!
Hop BroExactly. It’s aiming for aromas like cinnamon, clove, and ginger, plus the toasty character of malt, and even a soft sweetness that feels like carrot cake frosting.
MugiWait, what is clove anyway!? That name sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroIt’s a type of spice. Simply put, it’s that nice aroma you get in sweet baked treats. When it’s combined with cinnamon and ginger, it gives off a warm baked-goods vibe.
MugiI see~ But if it’s sweet, won’t it be heavy... won’t I give up halfway through?
Hop BroThat’s where they nailed it. At ALC 5.5% and IBU 19, it’s rich but not too heavy. The finish is clean, so you can keep drinking it properly as beer.
MugiIBU 19 means it won’t be too bitter, right! That sounds friendly even for a craft beer beginner like me!
Hop BroYeah, and Big Hand Bros has been brewing since 2023 in the basement of a retro building in Nishijin, Kyoto, with a hands-on commitment to everything from ingredient selection to filling and labeling. It’s nice that they released it in 500 ml cans too.
MugiThis is the one that was published for the New Year, right? I’ve decided already, let’s drink Orpiment and get the feeling of having eaten cake! Big bro Hop, let’s open it tonight!
